Clinical Medicine of Small Mammals and Primates, Second Edition (1998)

Hrapkiewicz, K., Medina, L., Holmes, D. D.

Abstract

Conventional capture, restraint and treatment techniques are described and recommended. Manual restraint is usually accomplished by squeezing the monkey in its cage to immobilize it and then securing the upper arms of the monkey just above the elbows. The monkey can then be removed from its cage by pulling the arms behind the back so that its elbows touch. The second person is needed to release the squeeze mechanism, keep the cage door open, pry the monkey's fingers and toes off of the bars of the cage, and for obvious safety reasons. .... Monkeys can be trained to offer their arms or legs for blood collection with positive reinforcement, but this requires a considerable amount of time and dedicated staff.